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Re: newbie on list, somewhat long

To: Jim Muller <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>
Subject: Re: newbie on list, somewhat long
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 15:44:33 -0700
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <3B55D1FE.12213.76A077@localhost>
Jim Muller wrote:
> 
> From:
> > David Oliner
> > 60 Bugeye
> > 67 TR 4A
> we get:
> > If I had a choice between a sprite and a spitfire I would take the sprite,
> 
> As a Spitfire drive I must protest! :-)
> 
> With the Sprite you do get a tighter uni-body.  But you also get 3.5 inch
> shorter wheelbase, a solid axle, a smaller trunk, and waaaaay less interior
> room.  Plus, if you're interested in the 1500 you get the Triumph engine
> anyway, but running with less power because of the different manifolds.  Oh
> and umm, no OD option...  But then, you drive a Bugeye so what do I know?

Trunk?  What trunk?  David is talking about a Bugeye Sprite here!

If he is including the later Spridgets in his preference, I have just lost all 
respect for his preferences.  THose things are just flat "UGLY"!  And
you can quote me on that!

Joe

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